Category Archives: About meditation

Meditation: prajna and mimicry

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A primary principle of Nature and the natural world is abundance. Millions of leaves on a tree, hundreds of pine cones, tens time ten seeds to one plant. There is no lack in Nature. Even in a desert environment, though … Continue reading →

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no online meditation: Tues. Oct. 18-Oct. 29. See you on Nov. 1.

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Hi friends, We are having a week-long meditation retreat here in Jaroso soon. A few of us are working round the clock (kinda!) to prepare food, clean houses, and such. Doing so as meditation practice is such good training! So, … Continue reading →

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No online meditations this week. Sorry.

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

hi all, I’m traveling and thought I might be able to manage online meditations while doing so. But, that isn’t going to happen. See you next Tuesday, Oct. 4 online. Until then, cultivate loving-kindness with yourself and all others including … Continue reading →

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Meditation: prajna, the heart of it

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A meditation practice should have a revelatory feature that demonstrates off the cushion most of the time. Because of a focus on the flow of the breath, for example, one begins to experience the push and struggle of when “things” … Continue reading →

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Meditation: prajna, dissolving into the heart

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

If a meditation practice is working for someone, then certain results ensue and are the illustration that that practice is well-suited. Spoiler alert: none of them include a “good meditation,” “peak experience,” or “bliss.” Why would the three just mentioned … Continue reading →

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